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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8V-MX specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8V-MX specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-...
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A8V-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio LAN USB Special features BIOS features Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ 64 processors Northbridge: VIA K8M800 Southbridge: VT8251 1600 MT/s ... 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configuration Realtek® ALC653 6-channel CODEC S/PDIF out interface Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100 LAN PHY Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo™ 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3, PXE flash utility...
A8V-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio LAN USB Special features BIOS features Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ 64 processors Northbridge: VIA K8M800 Southbridge: VT8251 1600 MT/s ... 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configuration Realtek® ALC653 6-channel CODEC S/PDIF out interface Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100 LAN PHY Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo™ 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3, PXE flash utility...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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...check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your diverse computing needs...™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-MX motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/...
...check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your diverse computing needs...™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-MX motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/...
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...ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the Serial ATA interfaces and the VIA VT8251 Southbridge. PCI Express features point-to 2.12 GB/s. AGP 8X support The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specification enables enhanced graphics performance...features, including Native Command Queueing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. See pages 1-23 and 1-28 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I and 300 MB/s for SATA I /O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. ASUS A8V-MX...
...ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the Serial ATA interfaces and the VIA VT8251 Southbridge. PCI Express features point-to 2.12 GB/s. AGP 8X support The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specification enables enhanced graphics performance...features, including Native Command Queueing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. See pages 1-23 and 1-28 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I and 300 MB/s for SATA I /O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. ASUS A8V-MX...
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... the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page ...See page 2-3 for details. See page 2-36 for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy ...
... the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page ...See page 2-3 for details. See page 2-36 for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy ...
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... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® A8V-MX A8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins... seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS A8V-MX 1-19
... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® A8V-MX A8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins... seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS A8V-MX 1-19
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USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ports. The USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumper is for the ... power mode) using the connected USB devices. The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for each USB port; 2 . Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. ® A8V-MX A8V-MX USB device wake-up USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the...
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ports. The USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumper is for the ... power mode) using the connected USB devices. The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for each USB port; 2 . Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. ® A8V-MX A8V-MX USB device wake-up USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the...
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Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. ® A8V-MX KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A8V-MX Keyboard power setting ASUS A8V-MX 1-21 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. ® A8V-MX KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A8V-MX Keyboard power setting ASUS A8V-MX 1-21 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
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... chassis intrusion detection feature. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to PIN 1. ® A8V-MX PIN 1 A8V-MX Floppy disk drive connector 2 . CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® A8V-MX (Default) A8V-MX Chassis intrusion...
... chassis intrusion detection feature. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to PIN 1. ® A8V-MX PIN 1 A8V-MX Floppy disk drive connector 2 . CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ® A8V-MX (Default) A8V-MX Chassis intrusion...
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... latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Save the BIOS file to continue. 2. A A8V-MX.ROM not found !" From the Open field, type...
... latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Save the BIOS file to continue. 2. A A8V-MX.ROM not found !" From the Open field, type...
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... A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click... N e x t. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Follow the screen instructions to download. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update...
... A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click... N e x t. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Follow the screen instructions to download. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update...
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...and then back on. ASUS A8V-MX 2-11 Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as easy to use as possible. This requires you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of... the firmware hub. You can recognize these changes and record them in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to reconfigure your computer in section ...
...and then back on. ASUS A8V-MX 2-11 Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as easy to use as possible. This requires you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of... the firmware hub. You can recognize these changes and record them in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to reconfigure your computer in section ...
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...and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8V-MX 2-15 Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to display...to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Type [Auto] Selects the...
...and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8V-MX 2-15 Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to display...to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Type [Auto] Selects the...
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.../60 Emulation [Disabled] Allows you to set to [Enabled] for complete USB keyboard legacy sypport for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-MX 2-19 This item should be set the USB 2.0 controller mode to enable support for non-USB aware operating systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
.../60 Emulation [Disabled] Allows you to set to [Enabled] for complete USB keyboard legacy sypport for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-MX 2-19 This item should be set the USB 2.0 controller mode to enable support for non-USB aware operating systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... L1 : 64KB*2 Cache L2 : 512KB*2 Speed : 2310MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 11x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 11x Able to enable or disable the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Cool 'n' Quiet [Disabled] Allows you to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x4D Cool 'n' Quiet [Disabled] Sets...
... L1 : 64KB*2 Cache L2 : 512KB*2 Speed : 2310MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 11x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 11x Able to enable or disable the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Cool 'n' Quiet [Disabled] Allows you to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x4D Cool 'n' Quiet [Disabled] Sets...
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...] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] When AMD's node interleave feature is not being used improves performance. Doing this while memory is enabled, the BIOS will force DRAM scrub-off. DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] Allows DRAM...
...] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] When AMD's node interleave feature is not being used improves performance. Doing this while memory is enabled, the BIOS will force DRAM scrub-off. DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] Allows DRAM...
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... VGA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Allows you to set the frame buffer size of the graphics controller to enable or disable the AGP Fast Write feature. Configuration options: [256MB] [128MB] [64MB] [32MB] AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DBI Output for AGP Trans [64MB] [AGP] [Enabled] [AGP 8X] [Disabled... Adapter VLink 8X Supported AGP Mode AGP Fast Write Graphics Aperture Size AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle DBI Output for AGP Trans [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-MX 2-25
... VGA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Allows you to set the frame buffer size of the graphics controller to enable or disable the AGP Fast Write feature. Configuration options: [256MB] [128MB] [64MB] [32MB] AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DBI Output for AGP Trans [64MB] [AGP] [Enabled] [AGP 8X] [Disabled... Adapter VLink 8X Supported AGP Mode AGP Fast Write Graphics Aperture Size AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle DBI Output for AGP Trans [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-MX 2-25
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN BIOS Execute [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS execute feature of the onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AC`97 Variable Sample Rate [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup LAN Controller [Enabled] ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN BIOS Execute [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS execute feature of the onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AC`97 Variable Sample Rate [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup LAN Controller [Enabled] ...
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...for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that the latter can cause the system to PCI VGA card if the card requests for boot. Configuration options: [No]...BIOS configure all the devices in the system so that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-MX 2-29 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to malfunction. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong...
...for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that the latter can cause the system to PCI VGA card if the card requests for boot. Configuration options: [No]...BIOS configure all the devices in the system so that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-MX 2-29 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to malfunction. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong...